Arènes de Cœur

Immersive Experiences · Course Camarguaise · Arles

Step into the arena.
Live the tradition from the inside.

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The Journey

A world the public
never sees.

The course camarguaise is a unique living heritage in France. Arènes de Cœur opens the doors to this world — the toril, the locker rooms, the arena sand beneath your feet, and a face-to-face meeting with those who have kept this tradition alive for generations.

01
Exclusive backstage
Toril, locker rooms, infirmary — spaces the public never enters.
02
The sand beneath your feet
Step down onto the arena sand. Feel the weight of the place. The most powerful moment.
03
Authentic artifacts
Bull's horn, hook (crochet) — touch the reality of the raseteur's craft.
04
Raset initiation
Attempt the simulated movement guided by a professional. Understand through the body.
05
Live event
VIP seat to attend a course camarguaise — see it differently.
06
Private meeting
Face-to-face discussion with a professional raseteur after the event.
07
Exceptional dining
Les Canisses · Fontvieille
The day concludes around an exceptional table. A Camargue dinner hosted by Benjamin Villard — great raseteur, winner of the Cocarde d'Or and Palme d'Or. His restaurant Les Canisses, in Fontvieille, is the natural sanctuary of our tradition.
Dinner with pre-selected menu
Immersive course camarguaise decor
Welcomed by Benjamin Villard in person
Fontvieille · Provence
Included in the Ace of Aces package
The Offers

Three levels of immersion

The Initiate
75 €
per person · minimum 4 people
  • Guided backstage tour
  • Arena sand · authentic artifacts
  • Live course camarguaise
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The Raseteur
95 €
per person · minimum 4 people
  • All Initiate inclusions
  • Simulated raset guided by a pro
  • Private meeting · pro raseteur
  • VIP seat for the event
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Ultimate experience
The Ace of Aces
150 €
per person · minimum 6 people
  • All Raseteur inclusions
  • Exceptional dinner at Les Canisses
  • Welcomed by Benjamin Villard
  • Dedicated coordinator
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Your questions

To prepare for your visit

Are the bulls hurt during an event? +
Absolutely not. Unlike bullfighting, the course camarguaise is a sport with no killing or injury. The bull (the cocardier) is the true hero of the arena. After his 15 minutes of effort on the track, he peacefully returns to his herd for a well-deserved rest of one and a half to two months.
Is the experience suitable for children? +
Yes, our immersion is open to all ages. However, since the arenas are often very sunny, we strongly recommend bringing for the younger ones: a cap, sunscreen, water mister, and regular hydration.
Do I need to wear specific clothing? +
No specific clothing or shoes are required to step onto the arena sand. Simply choose comfortable clothes and don't forget your sunglasses and hat!
What happens in case of rain or cancellation? +
The course camarguaise is subject to weather conditions. By tradition, if an event is definitively stopped by rain before the 3rd bull comes out (out of the 7 scheduled), specific arrangements are made. If the stoppage occurs after the 3rd bull, the event is considered completed.
Is the tour accessible to people with reduced mobility? +
The majority of the experience is accessible (track, stands, locker rooms, and infirmary). Only access to the toril might be complex depending on the architecture of the visited arena. Please let us know when booking so we can adapt our welcome.
In what languages do you offer the immersion? +
The experience is currently hosted in French and Spanish. An English version is being set up to welcome our international audience very soon.
Does Les Canisses restaurant accommodate allergies? +
Of course. Benjamin Villard's team has everything planned to adapt to your dietary requirements or allergies. Simply notify us when submitting your booking request.
Reservation

Book your immersion

Fill out this form and the Arènes de Cœur team will contact you within 24h. Propose a range of 2 to 3 dates — we adapt to your schedule.

No payment is required at this stage. The Arènes de Cœur team will contact you within 24h. 30% deposit upon confirmation.

Thank you for your request — the Arènes de Cœur team will contact you within 24h to confirm your immersion. See you soon in the arena.